Seto Kanda (White Tuber)
Dioscorea deltoidea
About Seto Kanda (White Tuber)
Seto Kanda (White Tuber) (Dioscorea deltoidea) is a herb used in the Himalayan & Nepali Folk Medicine tradition to help with Hormonal Balance, Digestive Issues, Cholesterol, and Anti-inflammatory, among 1 other condition it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Dioscorea deltoidea, the Nepal yam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. Its native range is the Himalayas through to south-central China and mainland Southeast Asia. Its tubers contain diosgenin and are harvested by local peoples as a treatment for a variety of conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal worms. Tubers are also eaten after boiling, washing, and baking. It grows in forests and humus-rich soils.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist